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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
by Robert M. Pirsig
I first came across this book because of a CBC Ideas podcast called "The Motorcycle is Yourself". It contained bits of an interview with Mr. Pirsig, just before his book became uber-famous. I resolved to read it, finally have, and am going to promptly read it again.
As all the best books do, I feel that this book is echoing my own thoughts and musings. How to live well? What is good? How do we reconcile the classic and romantic mindsets? Why am I suspicious of both Plato and Aristotle? :)
I found that my familiarity with the philosophical subject matter increased my patience for reading through sections that were a bit dense or abstract. Compared with some of the clearly unedited treatises by other philosophers, this is a breeze. I also found that knowing a few details of the author's own life made the narrative compelling, knowing that a lot of what is described is true.
Highly recommended, good holiday reading for those interested in philosophy.
As all the best books do, I feel that this book is echoing my own thoughts and musings. How to live well? What is good? How do we reconcile the classic and romantic mindsets? Why am I suspicious of both Plato and Aristotle? :)
I found that my familiarity with the philosophical subject matter increased my patience for reading through sections that were a bit dense or abstract. Compared with some of the clearly unedited treatises by other philosophers, this is a breeze. I also found that knowing a few details of the author's own life made the narrative compelling, knowing that a lot of what is described is true.
Highly recommended, good holiday reading for those interested in philosophy.